It's going to be a great weekend for the Sandpoint area.
Pine Street Woods has its grand opening tomorrow.
If you don't know about this wonderful gift to our community and want to see exactly where it's located AND maybe even donate to the cause, check out the link below.
Bill and I are very proud to be associated with Kaniksu Land Trust which, with a lotta volunteer help, facilitated this project which offers yet another beautiful spot for people to recreate, to learn and to appreciate nature.
Bill has participated in much of the planning phases for the 180-acre tract of land west of Sandpoint.
Don't ask me what he's done, but I'm sure the folks at the land trust can tell you.
I do know that he's spent a numerous hours up there leading up to this grand opening.
Plus, I know he's working diligently downstairs, as I type, on a presentation he'll be making during tomorrow's day-long activities at the woods.
I think he's the forester doing the tree talk.
Plus, I know he's working diligently downstairs, as I type, on a presentation he'll be making during tomorrow's day-long activities at the woods.
I think he's the forester doing the tree talk.
Knowing we would be involved in some of the celebratory activities, I decided yesterday to spend a little time getting acquainted with the woods.
I didn't hike or see as much as originally hoped, but that was okay cuz there are benches placed throughout the walking areas.
On one of the benches sat two women obviously relaxed and enjoying some visiting while looking over a beautiful meadow.
Upon getting closer, I recognized a family friend, Tina, and as I approached the bench, met her friend Tanya, a Spokane native who spends a lot of time up here and when her house is complete, will be living in Sandpoint.
Forget the walk. Here were two vibrant and fun ladies. I just plopped down beside them, and while admiring the view, enjoyed a lively conversation.
These ladies had brought their children for an afternoon weekly class put on by Kaniksu Land Trust educator Dave Kretzschmar. Dave had a friend from the Waldorf School yesterday assisting him.
Those kids and their teachers took off so fast that this ol' lady couldn't keep up with them, so sitting on the bench, relaxing with a couple of the moms provided a nice substitute.
While we were visiting, a pair of mountain bike enthusiasts pedaled along a trail below us across the meadow. Soon, they came on another trail behind where we were sitting.
By the time I said good bye to Tina and Tanya and walked down a pleasant shaded trail toward my car, moms were returning to the parking lot to pick up their kids.
One of those moms was a former student and Cedar Post photography editor, Kelly, who now works for the U.S. Forest Service, so we enjoyed a brief visit.
A lifetime remains of opportunities to visit the Pine Street Woods, and I am looking forward to that.
Who knows? On one of those visits, I may even meet upclose and personal with a Sasquatch.
We are so lucky to have organizations like Kaniksu Land Trust who work hard to preserve lovely pieces of property for public enjoyment and, more importantly, for the species already living there.
Thanks for this gift. It definitely is a gift of nature which will keep on giving in so many valuable ways far beyond my lifetime.
7:00 am to 7:00 pm
Ribbon cutting at 4:30 pm
Activities and events will take place throughout the day. All activities are free and open to all.
View the full schedule below.
For directions to Pine Street Woods, click here.
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